Nov 06 2008
Coming into summer (in the Southern Hemisphere), we’re up for some pretty fabulous storms.
We’ve already had a few and I’ve always wanted to take one of those great photos with multiple bolts of lightening.
I’ve been trying for years, and no go. Can anyone give me some advice? Also, sending some photos would be great!
Sep 11 2008
When I started taking photography classes, one of the first assignments was to photograph texture. It’s an interesting ’subject’, as texture is usually associated with touch. There are all sorts of great texture photos out there. One of my favourites is a photo of rippling sand in the desert at sunset. I’m not sure who the photographer is, but it’s a great photo.
I haven’t consciously photographed texture in years, but was recently inspired. Here is one of a ceiling in a hotel - I loved the way the light came through the design - it’s almost enough to hypnotise…
Jul 17 2008
This will be a pretty short, non-visual post, as a few weekends ago I fell into the trap of “trusting” my equipment, and then it proceeded to fail, and I missed photographs of an important family event!
Jun 19 2008
I’ve been taking photos since I was still in single digits. I’m still nowhere near knowing all there is to know about photography. One of the first things you develop (if you really want to) is the eye. Some people have it naturally, or “by accident”. Others (like me) have to work on it.
My mother is also someone who is starting to work on hers.
May 22 2008
Everywhere I go I carry a camera with me. It depends on the type of place I’m going, as to which camera I bring along, but either way, all my cameras have the Manual Mode option.
Before I really began to delve into photography, I really had no idea how to use Manual Mode, so many of my photos were hit and miss. Once I learnt, I’ve never turned back. Sometimes, if I need to take the photo really quickly, I’ll put the camera on Auto, point and shoot. Here is why that isn’t always the best option…
Feb 11 2008
Resumes are becoming like calling cards, and a decent photograph is almost mandatory. So, what makes a good resume photograph?
It’s pretty easy - here are the basics:
Jan 21 2008
What makes a good photograph? This is a pretty broad question. You may be thinking that it also has a different answer for every person, and you’d be right. There must be some kind of criteria though, otherwise why do some photographs win prizes, and others not?
How much of a difference does the subject make? Can a tractor, like this one, really be photographed in a way that would make it a good photograph? I guess that depends on your preference. For some reason I love old farm buildings and equipment - especially if they have some colorful rust on them - but that’s just me.
Composition is a term bandied around quite a bit - and it is vital - but sometimes an image that breaks all the rules can be outstanding.
Jan 07 2008
Now the New Year is here I’ve started to think about different photography projects I can look into this year. Normally my travels provide a wealth of choice in terms of subjects, but 2007 didn’t bring new destinations, so for 2008 I’m going to be proactive!
Sure, travel is fun and it’s not just about photography, but if you’re away somewhere, it makes your eye tune into different scenes, looking for something interest. Having been to the same destinations mulitple times, I venture to look at the same things with a new perspective, but it’s not quite as fun as seeing something for the first time.
So, before this year gets too far away from me, I’ve started to think about different projects I can look at…
Dec 31 2007
I recently stayed at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island, which is about 4 hours north of Brisbane, Australia.
The weather was pretty overcast for most of the time, so most of my photographs were pretty ordinary. The main reception of the resort was a large atrium style building, with lots of windows. This made it pretty difficult to photograph. Here’s how I chose to tackle this problem…
Dec 20 2007
Photographing something so you see the movement is a great effect. I enjoy watching motor sports, and this is perfectly suited to the effect called ‘panning’!
Achieving this successfully however, has taken practice and I still get it wrong on a regular basis. Digital has made this process much easier…
